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Gonzales
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
ZipCodes
70737
Motto
Jambalaya Capital of the World
Page Contents for Gonzales, Louisiana
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Statistics & Facts
The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge.
The population of Gonzales is approximately 9,553 (2009), 9781 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 3,332 (2000), 3673 (2010).
The amount of land area in Gonzales is 21.7 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Gonzales is 8.4 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.161 sq kilometers.
The distance from Gonzales to Washington DC is 1008 miles.
The distance to the Louisiana state capital is 20 miles. (as the crow flies)
Gonzales is positioned 30.21 degrees north of the equator and 90.92 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Gonzales elevation is 10.5 feet above sea level.
Gonzales per capita income is $ 22,049 (2009).
Gonzales median income is $ 45,186 (2009).
The Gonzales median home price is $ 134,488 (2009).
Gonzales average annual rainfall is 62.9 inches per year
Gonzales average temperature is 72 degrees F.
The average winter temperature is 58.7 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 79.4 degrees F.
Location
in eastern Louisiana between Baton Rouge and New Orleans along the Mississippi River. Other nearby communities include: Sorrento, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, Old Jefferson, Village St George and Shenandoah.
Here is a map page for Gonzales.
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History & History Related Items
The Gonzales area was first settled in the mid-1800's by mainly French and Spanish settlers. A small settlement grew up here which was known as Gonzales after the former Sheriff, Joseph Gonzales and his son, Tee-Joe, who ran the general store and post office. Later, in 1906, it was incorporated as a village and officially named Gonzales. On 4 May 1952, the village became an official town, the town of Gonzales. Finally, in March of 1977, the town became an incorporated city.
Here is a history page for Gonzales.
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Attractions
The Jambalaya Festival is held each year in May with lots of great food and more
Tee Joe Gonzales Museum
The home of the Gonzales family.
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Economy & Industry
Ascension Economic Development Corp
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Gonzales City Government
City of Gonzales120 South Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Phone: 225-647-2841
Gonzales has a Mayor-Council form of government
Gonzales Chamber
Ascension Chamber Of Commerce
1006 W Highway 30
Gonzales LA 70737
Phone: 225-647-7487
Gonzales Community News
The Weekly Citizen is a local Gonzales newspaper.
231 W. Cornerview St.
Gonzales, LA 70737
Gonzales Organizations
Ascension Chamber Of Commerce
1006 W Highway 30
Gonzales LA 70737
Phone: 225-647-7487
Gonzales Libraries
Ascension Parish Library
708 S. Irma Blvd.
Gonzales, LA 70737
Phone: 225-647-3955
Gonzales Schools
Ascension Parish School Board
P.O. Box 189
1100 Webster Street
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Phone: 225-391-7000
Gonzales Miscellany
The population of Gonzales was:
1970 - 4,512
1980 - 6,891
1990 - 7,003
2000 - 8,156
2009 - 9,553
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 2,783
2000 - 3,332
Median Household Income:
2000 - $ 38,173
2009 - $ 45,186
Per Capita Income:
2000 - $ 17,690
2009 - $ 22,049
Median House Value:
2000 - $ 87,000
2009 - $ 134,488
Gonzales is located in the Central Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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